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When it comes to optimizing your trail running experience, one factor reigns supreme: the perfect shoe fit. A snug, well-fitting pair of shoes can make all the difference between a lackluster outing and an exhilarating one. But what sets apart a shoe that fits like a dream from the rest? How exactly does better shoe fit translate to better trail performance? The answers to these questions had remained largely elusive—until now.
In early 2023, a team of biomechanists from BOA® Technology’s state-of-the-art Performance Fit Lab in Denver published a study that leveraged new testing methods to unveil the true potential of the perfect fit. In particular, the study broke new ground by taking the rigors of controlled lab testing out on the trail. While previous studies relied on treadmills and motion-capture cameras, BOA researchers ventured into the real world: the unpredictable terrain of actual trail running. There, the trail tests compared the performance of traditional lace-closure shoes against those equipped with the BOA Fit System, which employs a wrap-style closure with…
